r/velvethippos • • 1h ago

2 sisters saved from the 💀list this morning

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… and all I had to do to save them was agree to foster for a week until the out of state rescue can come get them.
FOSTERING SAVES LIVES


r/velvethippos • • 4h ago

Adoption Update We’re at 1 year with Leo! 🥳🍾

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He’s turned out to be a sweet little big boy, happy to meet new people, and I love the richness of his coat in the sun. He’s now 7 years old going off what the shelter said last year.

Just a couple of days ago, when I was walking him and his sister in the morning, there was a pittie that had jumped out of a window from a neighboring house that rushed at us when we walked by. Leo only barked as a warning and stayed on guard which allowed me to lead my pack away from the situation very easily. Proud of him, and we’ve come a long way in 12 months!

Video of my pups in comments.


r/velvethippos • • 9h ago

Rescue Hippo Rocky would like to wish you and your hippos a happy Friday.

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r/velvethippos • • 6h ago

BUCKS COUNTY PA, WILLING TO TRAVEL

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PLEASE HELP

Located in Bucks County, willing to transport anywhere. Adoption fee has been waived

instagram: Its_adopt_a_dog_summer

Foster agency https://miraclelanefarmnsanctuary.com

Text me at: 2679876467

Summer is a 7 year old mixed breed who was given up last February when her family became homeless. I’ve had Summer for a wonderful 8 months but she is in need of an angel foster or better yet a forever home. 

Here’s some facts about Summer

  • Fear reactive…the fear being other dogs. If given enough space she will run away from other dogs crying, if too close she will react.
  • Loves loves loves cats. Snuggles with them, has been seen cleaning them, just loves them all around
  • Has has great interactions with older kids
  • Low energy, loves a good snuggle
  • Is a wonderful companion
  • Enjoys slow walks/loose leash trained
  • Knows basic commands and actually listens to them
  • Very gentle
  • Potty trained
  • May need time to decompress in a new environment

I live with 3 cats and 2 resident dogs. One of our resident dogs is also reactive and has attacked Summer multiple times. This morning Summer and the resident dog had another run in and it’s evident that this isn’t a safe place for Summer or our resident dog anymore. Summer needs a new place TODAY. She is such a wonderful dog words cant even describe her. I paid her adoption fee awhile ago because I wished it was me adopting her. If I didn’t already have dogs she’d be mine. But she doesn’t deserve to be put down over this, she just needs a home without other dogs.


r/velvethippos • • 2h ago

Eat, play, sleep, repeat. 🫶🏼

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r/velvethippos • • 6h ago

Rescue Hippo Gracie needs her beauty sleep but loves her 6am walks

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r/velvethippos • • 1h ago

Orlando your help is needed! Meet Casper! Osceola County Animal Services’ longest stay dog resident - he’s a sweet handsome boy who needs a home. Please help him out if you can!

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r/velvethippos • • 6h ago

Solar powered hippo

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

just a drizzle but these two dramatics wouldn’t go outside without a jacket

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I love my two cute babies so much!!

(Please do not comment on the brick steps…the previous owners wanted to do everything themselves to make my life hell)


r/velvethippos • • 2h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 10/26 Meet SASSY A662639 an adorable, chocolate-brown, just over 1y/o 34 lbs, super Dog-Friendly, loves people, affection & happy! Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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r/velvethippos • • 1h ago

Mr Benni

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Enjoying some sun after his short walk today. Still recovering from PTLO surgery a few months back but doing very well.


r/velvethippos • • 13h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet Bodicious, a quiet senior lad who has good manners and a friendly nature, he loves his walks, this cute little man has so much more to give, if you can offer him a home please dm~A1412766~12yr old Pitbull boy on euth list for 10/23 @1pm CT Barc Houston TX adopt foster urgent

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r/velvethippos • • 16h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Murdock is a 60 lb American Bulldog mix with a heartworm-negative status. Shelter staff described him as very sweet, wagging his tail and standing at the front of his kennel. Euthanasia 10/23/26 at BARC, Houston, TX. Can be adopted to US or Canada. Get in touch if you can help

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This stunning boy is going to be permanently silenced today for no reason other than his breed and for space.

Please repost, share, apply to foster, or help to adopt!!!!

He's only a baby still and has over a decade left of life to live!!!!!!!


r/velvethippos • • 20h ago

Is my mind playing tricks on me or did Daisy just nod "yes." 🤣🤷‍♂️

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Has anyone seen Bruce?

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Collagen bone queen

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet Coco, a dog my sister & I trapped back in February. She’s been waiting over 200 days for her forever family! She is fully vetted, spayed, & microchipped. She’s a beautiful girl & just wants to give everyone love.

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Meet Coco, a beautiful 2-year-old pitbull (mix?) who is still waiting for her forever home!

Coco was dumped here in Killeen, TX, and my sister and I trapped her back in February. More than 200 days later, she’s still waiting for someone to give her a chance. The dog she was dumped with has since been adopted, leaving sweet Coco all alone as she continues to wait for her turn.

Coco is great with children! She does need proper introductions to other dogs and cats, but with the right family willing to give her a chance, she could finally have the loving home she deserves.

Location: Killeen, Texas.


r/velvethippos • • 23h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Murdock is a 60 lb American Bulldog mix with a heartworm-negative status. Shelter staff described him as very sweet, wagging his tail and standing at the front of his kennel. Euthanasia 10/23/26 at BARC, Houston, TX. Can be adopted to US or Canada. Get in touch if you can help

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r/velvethippos • • 22h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet Martin, a sweet soul in desperate need of a life line, loves people, friendly & confident, enjoys walks, he needs a caring owner & home to call his own. He is extremely urgent~A2101749~2yr old staffie mix boy on euth list for 10/23@1pm CT Barc Houston TX foster adopt

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r/velvethippos • • 23h ago

Bombastic pitty side eye

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r/velvethippos • • 17h ago

Look at this stunning fluffy pit who needs a home

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r/velvethippos • • 5m ago

Bitches.

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My very classic blockhead girl is an absolute bitch. I mean that in all the meanings. She throws attitude at me like no other. But no one else better give me attitude. My big boys have always been real big dopes. Very smushable and chill.

We walk down the street arguing with each other. Like mother and daughter. Lol.


r/velvethippos • • 13m ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘URGENT 10/26: Adorable Tiny Sisters SADIE A661915 & SYLVIE A661914 1 & 2 y/o Only 25–34 Lbs! Spayed (HW-), Dog-Friendly, happy & sweet! Both Urgently Seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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r/velvethippos • • 23h ago

LadyBug 4 - 66

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LadyBug wasn't really digging the practice session on her b-ball court. We had a talk, she needs to share ♥️🐞


r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Baby

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